As I sat here writing this article, I wondered if the action was an exercise in Muda. As a DevOps productivity expert, I am always concerned about how to reduce waste and become more efficient. In this instance, sharing this information with the community is vital. Muda can be a challenging...

When most people first hear about DevOps, they think about production of a product. The concept of DevOps originated from Toyota, as system to make their physical production lines more efficient. When adapted and applied to the IT world, DevOps can offer a new fluidity and flexibility that can be a game changer for businesses.

One concept is known as Kaizen, in Japanese literally translates to Kai = Change and Zen = Good. The guiding principles of Kaizen are that good processes bring good results; and with continuous, small changes comes consistent growth...

There’s a lot of talk these days about the ‘new concept’ of DevOps. When applied to IT, in particular, it can be a remarkable way to revolutionize your business. DevOps is a new way of thinking – it’s a method of planning, managing and executing workflow in the most efficient way possible.

In the past, I’ve seen that businesses fall into one of two distinct mindsets when it comes to IT. One includes IT as a valuable resource, and the other counts IT as a necessary expense. The...